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Old 8th Jan 2021, 1:03 pm   #6
Tim
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Default Re: Home made transformer

Hi chaps.
Thanks.
The original transformer let out the magic smoke, so I may not be able to strip it down and use the existing primary. Manual says mains consumption is 100VA so I may buy a physically similar transformer, strip off the secondaries ( to work out the turns per volt) then wind on my desired secondaries, minus the 950 volts( 6,3v, 210v, 13-0-13, and 8-0-8) then repeat the process to provide the 950 with a separate tx( assuming there is space inside) both using a split bobbin.
The suggestion of using an SMPS is also a good one, ( and one I had considered)there is a German chap on u-tube who has a video about Cold Cathode lamp supplies. One of those would probably do the trick. Not sure if it, and it’s power supply would fit inside, but I could always bolt it on the back.
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